Social Security

With so many services available online through my Social Security, signing up for a secure account will help you conduct Social Security business from home. ...

During this time when our physical offices are closed to the public, you may wonder, “How can I get help from Social Security without visiting an office?” You can find the answer at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices, which links you to some of our most popular online services. You can apply for retirement and disability benefits, appeal a decision and do much more.  ...

June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Throughout the month, government agencies, businesses, and organizations sponsor events to unite communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, and the private sector to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against older people. The most effective way to defeat scammers is by knowing how to identify scams then hanging up or ignoring the calls. Read on for more tips that will equip you to recognize and reject a scam before it makes you a victim. ...

"One of our most important responsibilities is to protect the hard-earned money you pay into Social Security, which is why we have zero tolerance for fraud," says Brandon P. Smith, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist. "We take fraud claims seriously and investigate them thoroughly. We innovate and develop anti-fraud initiatives because any level of fraud is unacceptable." ...

Benefits the Social Security Administration provide can help the families of military service members. For example, widows, widowers and their dependent children may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits. You can learn more about those benefits at www.ssa.gov/survivors. ...

We celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4 through May 8 and honor all educators who prepare our students for the future. That’s why the Social Security Administration provides eas- to-access, shareable online resources for teachers to engage students and educate them on Social Security. ...

If you want to apply for either your own or your spouse’s benefits, you must be at least 61 years plus 8 months old. Visit www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement to learn more about the process. Explore more about your eligibility by visiting Social Security's Benefits Planner page at www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/divspouse.html for more information. ...

You can apply online for Medicare, even if you're not ready to retire. Fast and easy, applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and usually no required documentation, either.  ...